05/30/2023
Award-winning Coutts debit card – a planet-friendly way to support a good cause
Our new debit card combines social and ecological inspiration and supports the Coutts Charitable Foundation.
Comment, Analysis & Research
05/30/2023
Family offices to overhaul investments after ‘challenging year’, says BlackRock
Infrastructure and private credit bets are top priorities for super-rich families this year. The investment firm gives Spear's insight into its findings
05/30/2023
Advisers can help with soaring debt levels, Aviva insists
The most common form of debt is credit or store card debt (32%), second was personal loans at 16%, overdrafts (15%) and 10% have unpaid household or utility bills.
05/29/2023
Neurodivergent people ‘being financially harmed by banks’
The rules will require banks to protect people with vulnerabilities – defined as someone who is more susceptible to harm.
05/26/2023
Spanish banks bullish on 2023 lending income after strong Q1
Slower-than-expected increases in interest expenses, known as the deposit beta, are also boosting NII — the difference between interest revenues and interest expenses.
05/26/2023
The CLIC Chronicles: Meet Vever, the 7th generation iconic jewellery house on a sustainability mission
To the House’s traditional values of artistic innovation, French know-how, and quality craftsmanship, they are adding a commitment to sustainability and supply-chain transparency.
05/26/2023
Ex-Leonteq CEO Starts Lifestyle and Wellness Community
As often happens, a change can open up new opportunities, which in Schoch's case occurred in Gonten in the Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden (AI).
05/25/2023
“AI will change the world – for better and for worse”
Deutsche Bank Research launches AI series
05/25/2023
Financing Gaming and the Interactive Entertainment Revolution
Our Interactive Entertainment Lead, Paul Franks, reflects on another successful London Games Festival and how Coutts can support a promising future for the gaming industry.
05/25/2023
UK inflation higher than expected; German business sentiment (IFO) on the fall
The BoE will be obliged to hike further in June but should remain on a 25 bp change; data will drive the decision in the next Aug.
05/25/2023
FCA research exposes dangerous risks for young investors
The research also highlights once again the pitfalls of social media, and it is clear that this isn’t only a risk in the dating game.
05/25/2023
GAM: Contested like the brightest jewel
It is one of the curiosities of the last chapter of GAM that none of the currently relevant topics are on the agenda at today's Thursday shareholder meeting .
05/25/2023
Recommended art lawyers for HNWs
They will also be abreast of changes in international law that might affect the status of a collection or sale, highlighting potential pitfalls and areas of caution before they become reality.
05/25/2023
Just 17% of Brits believe finance industry is supportive on vulnerability
Advisers say they need more help from providers on this issue
05/24/2023
Where can I find portfolio income?
With recent events suggesting that policy rates may peak earlier than anticipated, we think investors should act to add durable income to portfolios.
05/24/2023
UK inflation drops to 8.7% in April
Due to energy prices
05/23/2023
Brown Shipley:Market and Investment Update
These developments may not mean changes to your portfolio so please contact your Client Advisor for the latest update on your portfolio.
05/23/2023
Financial wellbeing top concern for employees, business owner survey reveals
These factors came ahead of perceived worries over job security (24%), childcare during working hours (22%) and performance targets (17%).
05/23/2023
How fixing our failing pension funds can turbocharge the British economy
Red tape dogs an industry waiting to deploy billions of pounds of capital
05/23/2023
West Midlands cities rank above UK average for work-life balance and income - report
The 'Good Growth for Cities Index' examines issues such as commuting times, number of business start-ups and housing